2017 Le Mans 24 Hours The traditional family photo
After scrutineering and administrative checks in Le Mans city centre, the 60 cars and 180 drivers entered for the 85th Le Mans 24 Hours have all been authorised to take part in free practice and qualifying, which will be held on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
Here are the 180 heroes who will be taking to the track in the world's greatest endurance race, starting on Saturday 17 June at 15:00.
Teams will be signing autographs in the pitlane from 17:00 this afternoon.
After scrutineering and administrative checks in Le Mans city centre, the 60 cars and 180 drivers entered for the 85th Le Mans 24 Hours have all been authorised to take part in free practice and qualifying, which will be held on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
Here are the 180 heroes who will be taking to the track in the world's greatest endurance race, starting on Saturday 17 June at 15:00.
Teams will be signing autographs in the pitlane from 17:00. What better way to spend a sunny afternoon?
The 92nd 24 Hours of Le Mans, the fourth round of the FIA WEC, will get underway at 4 pm on Saturday 15 June. The programme for this magnificent race was unveiled at Rétromobile in January and today the ACO is thrilled to share more details.
The distance record at the 24 Hours is the most coveted of all records at Le Mans. To achieve a flawless race with zero missteps is the ultimate dream of every competing team. Entrants have continued to push themselves throughout the years in their attempts to complete the symbolic number of 400 laps.
Hans Herrmann is a bona fide legend whose legacy is ripe with jaw-dropping achievements and phenomenal stories. His career is so accomplished it can be difficult to grasp in its full magnitude. At 96 years young, Herrmann is just as passionate as ever, clearly immune to the ravages of time.
For more than a century, an endless string of legendary drivers has proudly represented two of the top countries in the world of auto racing, France and the UK. The 24 Hours of Le Mans, a true reflection of automotive sporting trends and innovation, has witnessed brilliant performances by both French and British com...